The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 115
- Capacity
- 55%
- FSM
- 8.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- ANGLIAN LEARNING
- Head
- Mr Scott Horsley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Howe Hill Road, Kennett, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire, CB8 7WL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Kennett Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kennett Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kennett Primary School?
Kennett Primary School currently has 115 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kennett Primary School take?
Kennett Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kennett Primary School?
Kennett Primary School is in Newmarket, CB8 7WL, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kennett Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kennett Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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